May 13 in Yankees History: At Cleveland’s League Park the first game in major league history in which players from both teams wear numbers on the back of the (1929)

[adrotate banner=”32″] On May 13, 1929 — At Cleveland’s League Park, the Indians defeat the Yankees, 4 – 3, in the first game in major league history in which players from both teams wear numbers on the back of their jerseys. The numerals will become a permanent fixture on each club’s attire. Enclos

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